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Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices including Speed Limit Changes, Parking Restrictions and Temporary Road/Footpath Closures
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Essex County Council
(Boars Tye Road, Silver End) (30mph and 40mph) Order 202*
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under Sections 84(1)(a) and (2) and Parts III and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the order:
1. To Implement: a ‘30mph Speed Limit’ (Currently 40mph)
| Roads | Description |
|---|---|
| Boars Tye Road | From a point approximately 53.5 metres southeast of the extended southern kerb line of Casement Close north west for approximately 408.5 metres |
2. To Implement: a ‘40mph Speed Limit’ (Currently National Speed Limit (60mph))
| Roads | Description |
|---|---|
| Boars Tye Road | From a point approximately 350.5 metres northwest of the extended northern kerb line of Casement Close northwest for approximately 478.5 metres |
*The Essex County Council (Boars Tye Road, Silver End) (40mph Speed Limit) Order 2003’ is hereby revoked in its entirety.
3. To Implement: No Stopping at Any Time Except Buses restrictions on the following lengths of road:
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Boars Tye Road | NORTH SIDE: From a point approximately 275 metres north from its junction with Casement Close east for approximately 23 metres |
| SOUTH SIDE: From a point approximately 216 metres north from its junction with Casement Close west for approximately 23 metres |
Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: https://www.essexhighways.org/traffic-regulation-orders If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Objections: Anyone who wishes to make an objection to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection to the address above or via e-mail to TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org quoting reference TRAF/8798 by 26 June 2026
(Honeysuckle Way, Witham) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Honeysuckle Way, Witham in the District of Braintree from a point approximately 165m south west of its junction with Oxlip Road for distance of approximately 35m in a north westerly direction. The footpath closure is scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTD5T2R – Openreach Limited). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on the network. The footpath closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while ducting works are undertaken by Openreach Limited. An alternative route is available via Honeysuckle Way and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 11th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Braintree Bypass – A131, Braintree and Bocking) (Layby Only) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.17) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
- To temporarily close that length of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.
- A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above length of road for the duration of the closure to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
*The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 11th June 2026; exact dates will be specified on https://one.network/ The road will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and there re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 11th June 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Braintree Bypass – A131, Braintree and Bocking (Layby Only) | From a point approximately 380m south east of its junction with Broad Road Roundabout for a distance of approximately 210m in a south easterly direction. |
(Duck End, Finchingfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Duck End, Finchingfield in the District of Braintree, from a point with The Causeway to its junction with Howe Street a distance of approximately 225m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2387788 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on https://one.network/ The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Howe Street, B1057, Claywall Bridge, North Street, B1054, B1055, B1053, B1057, The Causeway and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Lancaster Way, Braintree and Bocking) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Lancaster Way, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Coldnailhurst Avenue for a distance of approximately 235m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th June 2026 for 6 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2402138 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway repairs works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Coldnailhurst Avenue, Arnhem Grove, Bailey Bridge Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Peg Millars Lane, Fairstead) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Peg Millars Lane, Fairstead in the District of Braintree, from a point 820m north east then south east of its junction with Fairstead Road for a distance of approximately 170m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th June 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNN201P – Openreach Limited). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on https://one.network/ The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach Limited.
An alternative route is available via Peg Millars Lane, Fairstead Road, Hatfield Road, Witham Road, Peg Millars Lane and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Terling Hall Road, Hatfield Peverel) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Terling Hall Road, Hatfield Peverel in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 430m north west then north east of its junction with London Road for a distance of approximately 15m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th June 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNN3M0N – Openreach Limited).
The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on https://one.network/ The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach Limited.
An alternative route is available via Terling Hall Road, Church Road, Crow Pond Road, Hatfield Road, Terling Road, Station Road, Station Terrace, The Street, London Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 28th May 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
DATED: 4TH JUNE 2026
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